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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.12, 987 and 449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.12, 987 and 449.60 is: 620.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.12 : 987 = 449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.12/987 = 449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.12x = 987 × 449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.12x = 443,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,755.20/715.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.53

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