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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 979.68 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 979.68 and 415.68 is: 573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 979.68 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/979.68 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 979.68 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 407,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,233.38/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.25

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