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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 980.90 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 980.90 and 489.80 is: 675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 980.90 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/980.90 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 980.90 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 480,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,444.82/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.81

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