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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.98, 981.12 and 396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.98, 981.12 and 396.22 is: 546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.98 : 981.12 = 396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.98/981.12 = 396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.98x = 981.12 × 396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.98x = 388,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,739.37/710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.77

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