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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.68, 979.31 and 461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.68, 979.31 and 461.48 is: 636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.68 : 979.31 = 461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.68/979.31 = 461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.68x = 979.31 × 461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.68x = 451,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,924.77/709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.80

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