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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.68, 980.44 and 461.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.68, 980.44 and 461.92 is: 637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.68 : 980.44 = 461.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.68/980.44 = 461.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.68x = 980.44 × 461.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.68x = 452,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,884.84/710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.26

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