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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 980.52 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 980.52 and 477.52 is: 658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 980.52 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/980.52 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 980.52 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 468,217.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,217.91/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.94

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