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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 980.90 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 980.90 and 396.06 is: 546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 980.90 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/980.90 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 980.90 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 388,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,495.25/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.55

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