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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.08, 980 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.08, 980 and 433.92 is: 598.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.08 : 980 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.08/980 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.08x = 980 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.08x = 425,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,241.60/710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.86

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