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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.43, 980.24 and 411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.43, 980.24 and 411.63 is: 567.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.43 : 980.24 = 411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.43/980.24 = 411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.43x = 980.24 × 411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.43x = 403,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,494.13/710.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.96

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