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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.31, 980.49 and 610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.31, 980.49 and 610.32 is: 842.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.31 : 980.49 = 610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.31/980.49 = 610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.31x = 980.49 × 610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.31x = 598,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,412.66/710.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.47

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