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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.33, 980.17 and 415.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.33, 980.17 and 415.39 is: 573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.33 : 980.17 = 415.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.33/980.17 = 415.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.33x = 980.17 × 415.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.33x = 407,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,152.82/710.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.19

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