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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 979.56 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 979.56 and 461.28 is: 636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 979.56 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/979.56 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 979.56 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 451,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,851.44/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.48

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