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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 979.98 and 477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.78, 979.98 and 477.50 is: 658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.78 : 979.98 = 477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.78/979.98 = 477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.78x = 979.98 × 477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.78x = 467,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,940.45/710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.35

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