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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.12, 986.88 and 420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.12, 986.88 and 420.46 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.12 : 986.88 = 420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.12/986.88 = 420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.12x = 986.88 × 420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.12x = 414,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,943.56/715.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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