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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.76, 978.42 and 460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.76, 978.42 and 460.42 is: 635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.76 : 978.42 = 460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.76/978.42 = 460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.76x = 978.42 × 460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.76x = 450,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,484.14/708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.59

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