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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.73, 980.72 and 395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.73, 980.72 and 395.93 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.73 : 980.72 = 395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.73/980.72 = 395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.73x = 980.72 × 395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.73x = 388,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,289.59/710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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