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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.42, 980.30 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.42, 980.30 and 395.68 is: 545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.42 : 980.30 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.42/980.30 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.42x = 980.30 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.42x = 387,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,885.10/710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.99

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