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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.16, 986.90 and 416.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.16, 986.90 and 416.41 is: 574.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.16 : 986.90 = 416.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.16/986.90 = 416.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.16x = 986.90 × 416.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.16x = 410,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,950.48/715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.63

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