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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.96, 980.08 and 489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.96, 980.08 and 489.52 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.96 : 980.08 = 489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.96/980.08 = 489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.96x = 980.08 × 489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.96x = 479,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,768.76/710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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