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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.61, 980.67 and 430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.61, 980.67 and 430.91 is: 594.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.61 : 980.67 = 430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.61/980.67 = 430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.61x = 980.67 × 430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.61x = 422,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,575.61/710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.67

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