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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.73, 980.73 and 415.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.73, 980.73 and 415.98 is: 574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.73 : 980.73 = 415.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.73/980.73 = 415.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.73x = 980.73 × 415.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.73x = 407,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,964.07/710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.01

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