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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 980.30 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 980.30 and 415.60 is: 573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 980.30 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/980.30 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 980.30 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 407,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,412.68/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.55

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