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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 980.40 and 514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 980.40 and 514.32 is: 709.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 980.40 = 514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/980.40 = 514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 980.40 × 514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 504,239.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,239.33/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.74

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