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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.24, 980.24 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.24, 980.24 and 415.60 is: 573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.24 : 980.24 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.24/980.24 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.24x = 980.24 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.24x = 407,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,383.22/710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.59

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