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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.09, 979.98 and 500.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.09, 979.98 and 500.19 is: 690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.09 : 979.98 = 500.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.09/979.98 = 500.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.09x = 979.98 × 500.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.09x = 490,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,176.20/710.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.30

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