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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 980.36 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 980.36 and 415.44 is: 573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 980.36 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/980.36 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 980.36 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 407,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,280.76/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.25

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