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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.99, 978.23 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.99, 978.23 and 460.32 is: 635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.99 : 978.23 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.99/978.23 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.99x = 978.23 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.99x = 450,293.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,293.73/708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.12

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