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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.07, 979.90 and 415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.07, 979.90 and 415.51 is: 573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.07 : 979.90 = 415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.07/979.90 = 415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.07x = 979.90 × 415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.07x = 407,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,160.27/710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.41

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