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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.26, 980.61 and 461.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.26, 980.61 and 461.98 is: 637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.26 : 980.61 = 461.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.26/980.61 = 461.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.26x = 980.61 × 461.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.26x = 453,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,022.21/710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.83

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