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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.58, 980.54 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.58, 980.54 and 415.82 is: 573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.58 : 980.54 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.58/980.54 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.58x = 980.54 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.58x = 407,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,728.14/710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.80

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