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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.60, 980.62 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.60, 980.62 and 415.92 is: 573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.60 : 980.62 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.60/980.62 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.60x = 980.62 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.60x = 407,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,859.99/710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.97

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