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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.69, 978.57 and 460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.69, 978.57 and 460.42 is: 635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.69 : 978.57 = 460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.69/978.57 = 460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.69x = 978.57 × 460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.69x = 450,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,553.20/708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.75

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