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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.21, 980.16 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.21, 980.16 and 415.46 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.21 : 980.16 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.21/980.16 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.21x = 980.16 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.21x = 407,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,217.27/710.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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