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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 979.56 and 461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 979.56 and 461.58 is: 636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 979.56 = 461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/979.56 = 461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 979.56 × 461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 452,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,145.30/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.84

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