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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.62, 980.60 and 395.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.62, 980.60 and 395.83 is: 546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.62 : 980.60 = 395.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.62/980.60 = 395.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.62x = 980.60 × 395.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.62x = 388,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,150.14/710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.22

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