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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.57, 980.60 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.57, 980.60 and 430.84 is: 594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.57 : 980.60 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.57/980.60 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.57x = 980.60 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.57x = 422,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,481.70/710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.57

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