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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.35, 980.17 and 430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.35, 980.17 and 430.63 is: 594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.35 : 980.17 = 430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.35/980.17 = 430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.35x = 980.17 × 430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.35x = 422,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,090.61/710.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.20

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