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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 979.88 and 415.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 979.88 and 415.47 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 979.88 = 415.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/979.88 = 415.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 979.88 × 415.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 407,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,110.74/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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