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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.33, 979.67 and 461.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.33, 979.67 and 461.53 is: 636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.33 : 979.67 = 461.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.33/979.67 = 461.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.33x = 979.67 × 461.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.33x = 452,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,139.89/710.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.52

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