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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.73, 980.60 and 461.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.73, 980.60 and 461.82 is: 637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.73 : 980.60 = 461.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.73/980.60 = 461.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.73x = 980.60 × 461.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.73x = 452,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,858.38/710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.18

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