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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 978.65 and 460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 978.65 and 460.27 is: 635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 978.65 = 460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/978.65 = 460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 978.65 × 460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 450,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,443.24/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.29

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