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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.33, 979.92 and 461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.33, 979.92 and 461.79 is: 637.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.33 : 979.92 = 461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.33/979.92 = 461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.33x = 979.92 × 461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.33x = 452,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,517.26/710.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.06

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