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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.08, 986.83 and 420.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.08, 986.83 and 420.59 is: 580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.08 : 986.83 = 420.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.08/986.83 = 420.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.08x = 986.83 × 420.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.08x = 415,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,054.61/715.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.43

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