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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.59, 980.61 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.59, 980.61 and 434.59 is: 599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.59 : 980.61 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.59/980.61 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.59x = 980.61 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.59x = 426,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,163.30/710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.73

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