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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 980.38 and 415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 980.38 and 415.71 is: 573.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 980.38 = 415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/980.38 = 415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 980.38 × 415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 407,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,553.77/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.65

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