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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.17, 979.95 and 415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.17, 979.95 and 415.40 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.17 : 979.95 = 415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.17/979.95 = 415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.17x = 979.95 × 415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.17x = 407,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,071.23/710.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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