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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 980.37 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 980.37 and 415.56 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 980.37 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/980.37 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 980.37 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 407,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,406.23/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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