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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 979.71 and 415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 979.71 and 415.25 is: 572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 979.71 = 415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/979.71 = 415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 979.71 × 415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 406,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,826.25/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.96

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