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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.90, 981.34 and 478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.90, 981.34 and 478.16 is: 660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.90 : 981.34 = 478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.90/981.34 = 478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.90x = 981.34 × 478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.90x = 469,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,231.43/710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.06

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