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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 979.80 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 979.80 and 415.50 is: 573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 979.80 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/979.80 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 979.80 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 407,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,106.90/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.26

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