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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.76, 979.80 and 461.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.76, 979.80 and 461.42 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.76 : 979.80 = 461.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.76/979.80 = 461.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.76x = 979.80 × 461.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.76x = 452,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,099.32/709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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