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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.36, 980.45 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.36, 980.45 and 395.73 is: 546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.36 : 980.45 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.36/980.45 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.36x = 980.45 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.36x = 387,993.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,993.48/710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.19

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