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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 980.25 and 415.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 980.25 and 415.63 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 980.25 = 415.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/980.25 = 415.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 980.25 × 415.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 407,423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,423.31/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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