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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.46, 987.26 and 420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.46, 987.26 and 420.62 is: 580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.46 : 987.26 = 420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.46/987.26 = 420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.46x = 987.26 × 420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.46x = 415,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,254.26/715.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.41

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