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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.42, 987.21 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.42, 987.21 and 416.60 is: 574.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.42 : 987.21 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.42/987.21 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.42x = 987.21 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.42x = 411,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,270.45/715.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.86

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