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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.87, 980.97 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.87, 980.97 and 416.17 is: 574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.87 : 980.97 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.87/980.97 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.87x = 980.97 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.87x = 408,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,245.38/710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.29

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