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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.49, 980.46 and 411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.49, 980.46 and 411.80 is: 568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.49 : 980.46 = 411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.49/980.46 = 411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.49x = 980.46 × 411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.49x = 403,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,748.53/710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.26

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