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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.50, 980.45 and 395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.50, 980.45 and 395.74 is: 546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.50 : 980.45 = 395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.50/980.45 = 395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.50x = 980.45 × 395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.50x = 388,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,004.43/710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.10

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