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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 980.28 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 980.28 and 415.56 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 980.28 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/980.28 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 980.28 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 407,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,365.16/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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