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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.23, 980.10 and 395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.23, 980.10 and 395.49 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.23 : 980.10 = 395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.23/980.10 = 395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.23x = 980.10 × 395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.23x = 387,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,619.75/710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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