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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 980.12 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 980.12 and 430.42 is: 594.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 980.12 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/980.12 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 980.12 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 421,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,863.25/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.04

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