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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 980.78 and 415.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 980.78 and 415.95 is: 573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 980.78 = 415.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/980.78 = 415.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 980.78 × 415.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 407,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,953.36/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.92

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