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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.16, 986.88 and 420.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.16, 986.88 and 420.41 is: 580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.16 : 986.88 = 420.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.16/986.88 = 420.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.16x = 986.88 × 420.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.16x = 414,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,887.18/715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.14

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