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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 980.16 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 980.16 and 399.76 is: 551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 980.16 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/980.16 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 980.16 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 391,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,828.76/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.65

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