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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.38, 980.39 and 415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.38, 980.39 and 415.74 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.38 : 980.39 = 415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.38/980.39 = 415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.38x = 980.39 × 415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.38x = 407,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,586.82/710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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