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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.47, 980.51 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.47, 980.51 and 415.76 is: 573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.47 : 980.51 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.47/980.51 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.47x = 980.51 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.47x = 407,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,652.61/710.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.78

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