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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.03, 979.85 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.03, 979.85 and 395.34 is: 545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.03 : 979.85 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.03/979.85 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.03x = 979.85 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.03x = 387,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,371.92/710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.58

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