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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.01, 987.04 and 420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.01, 987.04 and 420.30 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.01 : 987.04 = 420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.01/987.04 = 420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.01x = 987.04 × 420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.01x = 414,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,852.91/715.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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