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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.99, 979.23 and 461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.99, 979.23 and 461.39 is: 636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.99 : 979.23 = 461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.99/979.23 = 461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.99x = 979.23 × 461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.99x = 451,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,806.60/709.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.36

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