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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 980.40 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 980.40 and 415.75 is: 573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 980.40 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/980.40 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 980.40 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 407,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,601.30/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.79

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