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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.86, 980.90 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.86, 980.90 and 412.11 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.86 : 980.90 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.86/980.90 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.86x = 980.90 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.86x = 404,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,242.97/710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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