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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.60, 980.64 and 395.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.60, 980.64 and 395.87 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.60 : 980.64 = 395.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.60/980.64 = 395.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.60x = 980.64 × 395.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.60x = 388,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,201.05/710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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