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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.94, 981.10 and 434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.94, 981.10 and 434.94 is: 600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.94 : 981.10 = 434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.94/981.10 = 434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.94x = 981.10 × 434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.94x = 426,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,719.63/710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.22

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