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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 980.38 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 980.38 and 395.73 is: 546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 980.38 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/980.38 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 980.38 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 387,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,965.78/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.08

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