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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.39, 980.34 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.39, 980.34 and 415.60 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.39 : 980.34 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.39/980.34 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.39x = 980.34 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.39x = 407,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,422.32/710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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