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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.64, 980.62 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.64, 980.62 and 395.84 is: 546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.64 : 980.62 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.64/980.62 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.64x = 980.62 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.64x = 388,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,170.08/710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.23

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