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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.20, 980.48 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.20, 980.48 and 475.20 is: 655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.20 : 980.48 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.20/980.48 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.20x = 980.48 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.20x = 465,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,925.28/711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.12

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