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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.84, 978.30 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.84, 978.30 and 460.88 is: 636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.84 : 978.30 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.84/978.30 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.84x = 978.30 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.84x = 450,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,878.90/708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.08

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