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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.15, 980.25 and 489.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.15, 980.25 and 489.83 is: 676.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.15 : 980.25 = 489.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.15/980.25 = 489.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.15x = 980.25 × 489.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.15x = 480,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,155.86/710.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.13

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