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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.49, 980.47 and 399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.49, 980.47 and 399.99 is: 551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.49 : 980.47 = 399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.49/980.47 = 399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.49x = 980.47 × 399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.49x = 392,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,174.29/710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.98

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