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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.02, 979.56 and 430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.02, 979.56 and 430.06 is: 593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.02 : 979.56 = 430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.02/979.56 = 430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.02x = 979.56 × 430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.02x = 421,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,269.57/710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.32

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