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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.26, 980.20 and 473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.26, 980.20 and 473.80 is: 653.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.26 : 980.20 = 473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.26/980.20 = 473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.26x = 980.20 × 473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.26x = 464,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,418.76/710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.87

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