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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.43, 979.83 and 461.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.43, 979.83 and 461.83 is: 636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.43 : 979.83 = 461.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.43/979.83 = 461.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.43x = 979.83 × 461.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.43x = 452,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,514.89/710.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.96

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