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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.18, 979.89 and 430.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.18, 979.89 and 430.58 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.18 : 979.89 = 430.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.18/979.89 = 430.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.18x = 979.89 × 430.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.18x = 421,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,921.04/710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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