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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.46, 987.06 and 404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.46, 987.06 and 404.96 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.46 : 987.06 = 404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.46/987.06 = 404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.46x = 987.06 × 404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.46x = 399,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,714.88/715.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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