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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.63, 980.66 and 400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.63, 980.66 and 400.13 is: 552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.63 : 980.66 = 400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.63/980.66 = 400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.63x = 980.66 × 400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.63x = 392,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,387.58/710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.17

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