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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 987.12 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 987.12 and 482.24 is: 665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 987.12 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/987.12 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 987.12 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 476,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,028.75/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.29

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