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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.19, 978 and 460.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.19, 978 and 460.58 is: 635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.19 : 978 = 460.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.19/978 = 460.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.19x = 978 × 460.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.19x = 450,447.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,447.24/709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.16

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