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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.44, 980.62 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.44, 980.62 and 430.68 is: 594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.44 : 980.62 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.44/980.62 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.44x = 980.62 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.44x = 422,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,333.42/710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.47

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