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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.09, 987.02 and 420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.09, 987.02 and 420.45 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.09 : 987.02 = 420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.09/987.02 = 420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.09x = 987.02 × 420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.09x = 414,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,993.98/715.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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