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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 987.06 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 987.06 and 479.12 is: 661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 987.06 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/987.06 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 987.06 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 472,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,920.19/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.30

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