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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.64, 977.68 and 460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.64, 977.68 and 460.27 is: 635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.64 : 977.68 = 460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.64/977.68 = 460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.64x = 977.68 × 460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.64x = 449,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,996.77/708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.01

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