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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.96, 980.74 and 489.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.96, 980.74 and 489.53 is: 675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.96 : 980.74 = 489.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.96/980.74 = 489.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.96x = 980.74 × 489.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.96x = 480,096.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,096.75/710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.28

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