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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.10, 979.95 and 395.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.10, 979.95 and 395.39 is: 545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.10 : 979.95 = 395.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.10/979.95 = 395.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.10x = 979.95 × 395.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.10x = 387,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,457.53/710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.64

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