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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.65, 981.00 and 477.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.65, 981.00 and 477.91 is: 659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.65 : 981.00 = 477.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.65/981.00 = 477.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.65x = 981.00 × 477.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.65x = 468,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,822.42/710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.71

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