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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.08, 980.24 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.08, 980.24 and 474.42 is: 654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.08 : 980.24 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.08/980.24 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.08x = 980.24 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.08x = 465,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,045.46/710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.92

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