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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.04, 980.86 and 477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.04, 980.86 and 477.76 is: 659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.04 : 980.86 = 477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.04/980.86 = 477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.04x = 980.86 × 477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.04x = 468,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,615.67/711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.06

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