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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.17, 980.51 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.17, 980.51 and 458.56 is: 633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.17 : 980.51 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.17/980.51 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.17x = 980.51 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.17x = 449,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,620.37/710.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.12

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