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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.79, 980.90 and 416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.79, 980.90 and 416.06 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.79 : 980.90 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.79/980.90 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.79x = 980.90 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.79x = 408,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,114.18/710.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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