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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 980.37 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 980.37 and 415.80 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 980.37 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/980.37 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 980.37 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 407,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,637.85/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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