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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.29, 980.18 and 395.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.29, 980.18 and 395.53 is: 545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.29 : 980.18 = 395.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.29/980.18 = 395.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.29x = 980.18 × 395.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.29x = 387,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,692.05/710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.82

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