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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.43, 980.34 and 462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.43, 980.34 and 462.23 is: 637.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.43 : 980.34 = 462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.43/980.34 = 462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.43x = 980.34 × 462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.43x = 453,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,137.66/710.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.84

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