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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.76, 980.37 and 461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.76, 980.37 and 461.70 is: 636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.76 : 980.37 = 461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.76/980.37 = 461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.76x = 980.37 × 461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.76x = 452,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,636.83/710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.83

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