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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.46, 978.13 and 456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.46, 978.13 and 456.50 is: 630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.46 : 978.13 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.46/978.13 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.46x = 978.13 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.46x = 446,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,511.45/708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.26

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