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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.01, 979.47 and 461.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.01, 979.47 and 461.37 is: 636.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.01 : 979.47 = 461.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.01/979.47 = 461.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.01x = 979.47 × 461.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.01x = 451,898.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,898.07/710.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.47

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