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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 980.19 and 461.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 980.19 and 461.05 is: 636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 980.19 = 461.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/980.19 = 461.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 980.19 × 461.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 451,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,913.76/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.35

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