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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.36, 980.34 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.36, 980.34 and 395.64 is: 546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.36 : 980.34 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.36/980.34 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.36x = 980.34 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.36x = 387,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,861.72/710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.01

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