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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 980.39 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 980.39 and 415.84 is: 573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 980.39 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/980.39 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 980.39 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 407,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,685.38/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.88

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