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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.50, 987.40 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.50, 987.40 and 439.50 is: 606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.50 : 987.40 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.50/987.40 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.50x = 987.40 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.50x = 433,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,962.30/715.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.52

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