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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.12, 980.23 and 415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.12, 980.23 and 415.48 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.12 : 980.23 = 415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.12/980.23 = 415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.12x = 980.23 × 415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.12x = 407,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,265.96/710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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