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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.61, 980.13 and 474.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.61, 980.13 and 474.43 is: 654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.61 : 980.13 = 474.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.61/980.13 = 474.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.61x = 980.13 × 474.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.61x = 465,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,003.08/710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.37

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