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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 987.65 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 987.65 and 435.81 is: 601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 987.65 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/987.65 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 987.65 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 430,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,427.75/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.46

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