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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.65, 980.67 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.65, 980.67 and 430.84 is: 594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.65 : 980.67 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.65/980.67 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.65x = 980.67 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.65x = 422,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,514.70/710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.55

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