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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.52, 980.50 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.52, 980.50 and 434.52 is: 599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.52 : 980.50 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.52/980.50 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.52x = 980.50 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.52x = 426,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,046.86/710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.63

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