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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 979.92 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 979.92 and 430.26 is: 593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 979.92 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/979.92 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 979.92 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 421,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,620.38/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.80

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