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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 980.16 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 980.16 and 411.54 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 980.16 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/980.16 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 980.16 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 403,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,375.05/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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