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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.20, 987.09 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.20, 987.09 and 449.82 is: 620.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.20 : 987.09 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.20/987.09 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.20x = 987.09 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.20x = 444,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,012.82/715.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.82

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