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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.90, 981.08 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.90, 981.08 and 416.34 is: 574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.90 : 981.08 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.90/981.08 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.90x = 981.08 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.90x = 408,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,462.85/710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.57

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