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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.32, 978.38 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.32, 978.38 and 460.92 is: 635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.32 : 978.38 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.32/978.38 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.32x = 978.38 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.32x = 450,954.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,954.91/709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.76

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