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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.08, 978.32 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.08, 978.32 and 460.32 is: 635.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.08 : 978.32 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.08/978.32 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.08x = 978.32 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.08x = 450,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,340.26/709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.11

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