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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.42, 977.58 and 460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.42, 977.58 and 460.20 is: 635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.42 : 977.58 = 460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.42/977.58 = 460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.42x = 977.58 × 460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.42x = 449,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,882.32/708.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.05

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