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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.36, 980.02 and 488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.36, 980.02 and 488.94 is: 674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.36 : 980.02 = 488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.36/980.02 = 488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.36x = 980.02 × 488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.36x = 479,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,170.98/710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.55

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