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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 980.28 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 980.28 and 415.62 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 980.28 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/980.28 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 980.28 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 407,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,423.97/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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