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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.23, 986.67 and 420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.23, 986.67 and 420.45 is: 580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.23 : 986.67 = 420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.23/986.67 = 420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.23x = 986.67 × 420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.23x = 414,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,845.40/715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.02

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