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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.07, 979.95 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.07, 979.95 and 415.35 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.07 : 979.95 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.07/979.95 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.07x = 979.95 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.07x = 407,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,022.23/710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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