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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.02, 987.02 and 452.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.02, 987.02 and 452.99 is: 625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.02 : 987.02 = 452.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.02/987.02 = 452.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.02x = 987.02 × 452.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.02x = 447,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,110.19/715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.31

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