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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.67, 980.71 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.67, 980.71 and 395.92 is: 546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.67 : 980.71 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.67/980.71 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.67x = 980.71 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.67x = 388,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,282.70/710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.36

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