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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.21, 980.14 and 395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.21, 980.14 and 395.51 is: 545.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.21 : 980.14 = 395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.21/980.14 = 395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.21x = 980.14 × 395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.21x = 387,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,655.17/710.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.83

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