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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.41, 980.52 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.41, 980.52 and 395.78 is: 546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.41 : 980.52 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.41/980.52 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.41x = 980.52 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.41x = 388,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,070.21/710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.26

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