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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.84, 980.93 and 396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.84, 980.93 and 396.09 is: 546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.84 : 980.93 = 396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.84/980.93 = 396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.84x = 980.93 × 396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.84x = 388,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,535.33/710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.58

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