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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.19, 979.95 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.19, 979.95 and 395.40 is: 545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.19 : 979.95 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.19/979.95 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.19x = 979.95 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.19x = 387,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,472.23/710.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.59

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