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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.41, 980.06 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.41, 980.06 and 415.16 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.41 : 980.06 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.41/980.06 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.41x = 980.06 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.41x = 406,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,881.71/710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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