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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.45, 980.07 and 612.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.45, 980.07 and 612.03 is: 844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.45 : 980.07 = 612.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.45/980.07 = 612.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.45x = 980.07 × 612.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.45x = 599,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,832.24/710.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.30

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