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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.61, 980.60 and 395.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.61, 980.60 and 395.85 is: 546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.61 : 980.60 = 395.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.61/980.60 = 395.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.61x = 980.60 × 395.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.61x = 388,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,168.53/710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.25

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