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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 979.88 and 500.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 979.88 and 500.31 is: 689.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 979.88 = 500.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/979.88 = 500.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 979.88 × 500.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 490,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,241.26/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.68

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