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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.17, 979.97 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.17, 979.97 and 430.52 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.17 : 979.97 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.17/979.97 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.17x = 979.97 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.17x = 421,889.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,889.63/710.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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