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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 978.50 and 460.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 978.50 and 460.79 is: 635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 978.50 = 460.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/978.50 = 460.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 978.50 × 460.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 450,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,875.82/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.43

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