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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.62, 979.16 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.62, 979.16 and 461.28 is: 636.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.62 : 979.16 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.62/979.16 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.62x = 979.16 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.62x = 451,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,666.92/709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.49

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