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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.32, 979.86 and 415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.32, 979.86 and 415.54 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.32 : 979.86 = 415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.32/979.86 = 415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.32x = 979.86 × 415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.32x = 407,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,171.02/710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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