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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.00, 979.91 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.00, 979.91 and 415.20 is: 573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.00 : 979.91 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.00/979.91 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.00x = 979.91 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.00x = 406,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,859.67/710.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.05

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