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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.04, 986.64 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.04, 986.64 and 420.16 is: 579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.04 : 986.64 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.04/986.64 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.04x = 986.64 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.04x = 414,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,546.66/715.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.75

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