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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.36, 987.08 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.36, 987.08 and 416.64 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.36 : 987.08 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.36/987.08 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.36x = 987.08 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.36x = 411,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,257.01/715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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