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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.18, 980.29 and 486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.18, 980.29 and 486.25 is: 671.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.18 : 980.29 = 486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.18/980.29 = 486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.18x = 980.29 × 486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.18x = 476,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,662.35/710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.19

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