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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.58, 978.06 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.58, 978.06 and 459.90 is: 634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.58 : 978.06 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.58/978.06 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.58x = 978.06 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.58x = 449,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,809.79/708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.80

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