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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.64, 978.69 and 460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.64, 978.69 and 460.70 is: 635.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.64 : 978.69 = 460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.64/978.69 = 460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.64x = 978.69 × 460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.64x = 450,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,882.48/709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.37

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