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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 980.37 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 980.37 and 462.22 is: 637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 980.37 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/980.37 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 980.37 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 453,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,144.17/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.98

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