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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 980.25 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 980.25 and 395.58 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 980.25 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/980.25 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 980.25 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 387,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,767.30/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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