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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.27, 987.32 and 420.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.27, 987.32 and 420.43 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.27 : 987.32 = 420.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.27/987.32 = 420.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.27x = 987.32 × 420.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.27x = 415,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,098.95/715.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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