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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 979.86 and 395.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 979.86 and 395.31 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 979.86 = 395.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/979.86 = 395.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 979.86 × 395.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 387,350.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,350.28/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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