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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.02, 979.58 and 415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.02, 979.58 and 415.27 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.02 : 979.58 = 415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.02/979.58 = 415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.02x = 979.58 × 415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.02x = 406,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,783.21/710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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