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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.17, 979.97 and 395.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.17, 979.97 and 395.43 is: 545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.17 : 979.97 = 395.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.17/979.97 = 395.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.17x = 979.97 × 395.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.17x = 387,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,509.54/710.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.66

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