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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.35, 986.87 and 420.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.35, 986.87 and 420.49 is: 580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.35 : 986.87 = 420.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.35/986.87 = 420.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.35x = 986.87 × 420.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.35x = 414,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,968.97/715.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.09

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