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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.05, 979.19 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.05, 979.19 and 461.28 is: 636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.05 : 979.19 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.05/979.19 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.05x = 979.19 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.05x = 451,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,680.76/710.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.13

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