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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.32, 979.65 and 458.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.32, 979.65 and 458.29 is: 632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.32 : 979.65 = 458.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.32/979.65 = 458.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.32x = 979.65 × 458.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.32x = 448,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,963.80/710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.06

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