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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 980.01 and 489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 980.01 and 489.06 is: 674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 980.01 = 489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/980.01 = 489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 980.01 × 489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 479,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,283.69/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.70

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