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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.29, 987.03 and 420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.29, 987.03 and 420.63 is: 580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.29 : 987.03 = 420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.29/987.03 = 420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.29x = 987.03 × 420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.29x = 415,174.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,174.43/715.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.43

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