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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.13, 978.48 and 460.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.13, 978.48 and 460.79 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.13 : 978.48 = 460.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.13/978.48 = 460.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.13x = 978.48 × 460.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.13x = 450,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,873.80/709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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