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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.63, 978.26 and 460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.63, 978.26 and 460.86 is: 635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.63 : 978.26 = 460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.63/978.26 = 460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.63x = 978.26 × 460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.63x = 450,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,833.71/709.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.31

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