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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.11, 979.96 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.11, 979.96 and 415.53 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.11 : 979.96 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.11/979.96 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.11x = 979.96 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.11x = 407,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,202.78/710.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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