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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 980.34 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 980.34 and 415.50 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 980.34 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/980.34 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 980.34 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 407,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,331.27/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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