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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 980.18 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 980.18 and 411.60 is: 567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 980.18 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/980.18 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 980.18 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 403,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,442.09/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.91

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