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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 980.45 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 980.45 and 430.74 is: 594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 980.45 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/980.45 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 980.45 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 422,319.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,319.03/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.43

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