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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.08, 979.97 and 395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.08, 979.97 and 395.45 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.08 : 979.97 = 395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.08/979.97 = 395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.08x = 979.97 × 395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.08x = 387,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,527.16/710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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