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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.10, 979.92 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.10, 979.92 and 461.52 is: 636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.10 : 979.92 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.10/979.92 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.10x = 979.92 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.10x = 452,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,252.68/710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.89

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