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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.13, 979.93 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.13, 979.93 and 395.40 is: 545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.13 : 979.93 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.13/979.93 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.13x = 979.93 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.13x = 387,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,464.32/710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.62

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