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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.70, 980.77 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.70, 980.77 and 395.96 is: 546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.70 : 980.77 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.70/980.77 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.70x = 980.77 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.70x = 388,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,346.16/710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.43

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