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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.42, 980.54 and 395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.42, 980.54 and 395.80 is: 546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.42 : 980.54 = 395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.42/980.54 = 395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.42x = 980.54 × 395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.42x = 388,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,097.73/710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.29

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