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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.51, 987.57 and 482.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.51, 987.57 and 482.50 is: 665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.51 : 987.57 = 482.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.51/987.57 = 482.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.51x = 987.57 × 482.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.51x = 476,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,502.53/715.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.96

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