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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.36, 978.96 and 457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.36, 978.96 and 457.18 is: 630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.36 : 978.96 = 457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.36/978.96 = 457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.36x = 978.96 × 457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.36x = 447,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,560.93/709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.94

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