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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.14, 980.01 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.14, 980.01 and 395.42 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.14 : 980.01 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.14/980.01 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.14x = 980.01 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.14x = 387,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,513.58/710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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