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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.02, 980.40 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.02, 980.40 and 475.16 is: 655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.02 : 980.40 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.02/980.40 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.02x = 980.40 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.02x = 465,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,846.86/711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.18

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