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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 980.10 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 980.10 and 399.84 is: 551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 980.10 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/980.10 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 980.10 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 391,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,883.18/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.68

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