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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.96, 979.50 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.96, 979.50 and 461.32 is: 636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.96 : 979.50 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.96/979.50 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.96x = 979.50 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.96x = 451,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,862.94/709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.46

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