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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.74, 980.88 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.74, 980.88 and 396.04 is: 546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.74 : 980.88 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.74/980.88 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.74x = 980.88 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.74x = 388,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,467.72/710.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.57

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