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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.41, 980.99 and 478.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.41, 980.99 and 478.21 is: 660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.41 : 980.99 = 478.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.41/980.99 = 478.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.41x = 980.99 × 478.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.41x = 469,119.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,119.23/710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.35

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