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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.44, 979.97 and 415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.44, 979.97 and 415.51 is: 573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.44 : 979.97 = 415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.44/979.97 = 415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.44x = 979.97 × 415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.44x = 407,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,182.81/710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.14

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