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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.54, 980.21 and 415.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.54, 980.21 and 415.63 is: 573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.54 : 980.21 = 415.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.54/980.21 = 415.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.54x = 980.21 × 415.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.54x = 407,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,399.78/710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.37

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