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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 978.13 and 460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 978.13 and 460.06 is: 634.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 978.13 = 460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/978.13 = 460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 978.13 × 460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 449,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,998.49/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.66

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