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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.64, 980.28 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.64, 980.28 and 430.74 is: 594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.64 : 980.28 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.64/980.28 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.64x = 980.28 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.64x = 422,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,245.81/710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.18

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