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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.23, 980.06 and 395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.23, 980.06 and 395.47 is: 545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.23 : 980.06 = 395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.23/980.06 = 395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.23x = 980.06 × 395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.23x = 387,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,582.35/710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.71

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