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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.63, 980.62 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.63, 980.62 and 395.90 is: 546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.63 : 980.62 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.63/980.62 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.63x = 980.62 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.63x = 388,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,227.46/710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.31

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