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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.29, 980.47 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.29, 980.47 and 415.56 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.29 : 980.47 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.29/980.47 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.29x = 980.47 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.29x = 407,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,444.11/710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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