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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.44, 980.42 and 415.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.44, 980.42 and 415.91 is: 573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.44 : 980.42 = 415.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.44/980.42 = 415.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.44x = 980.42 × 415.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.44x = 407,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,766.85/710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.97

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