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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.39, 987.33 and 420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.39, 987.33 and 420.66 is: 580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.39 : 987.33 = 420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.39/987.33 = 420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.39x = 987.33 × 420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.39x = 415,332.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,332.71/715.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.56

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