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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.03, 979.87 and 395.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.03, 979.87 and 395.29 is: 545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.03 : 979.87 = 395.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.03/979.87 = 395.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.03x = 979.87 × 395.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.03x = 387,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,332.81/710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.52

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