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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 980 and 395.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 980 and 395.41 is: 545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 980 = 395.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/980 = 395.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 980 × 395.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 387,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,501.80/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.65

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