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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.30, 982.04 and 459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.30, 982.04 and 459.66 is: 634.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.30 : 982.04 = 459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.30/982.04 = 459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.30x = 982.04 × 459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.30x = 451,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,404.51/711.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.62

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