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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 980.28 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 980.28 and 430.52 is: 594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 980.28 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/980.28 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 980.28 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 422,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,030.15/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.12

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