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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.65, 978.93 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.65, 978.93 and 461.22 is: 636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.65 : 978.93 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.65/978.93 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.65x = 978.93 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.65x = 451,502.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,502.09/709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.23

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