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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.94, 978.60 and 460.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.94, 978.60 and 460.54 is: 635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.94 : 978.60 = 460.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.94/978.60 = 460.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.94x = 978.60 × 460.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.94x = 450,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,684.44/708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.72

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