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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 987.51 and 420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 987.51 and 420.80 is: 580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 987.51 = 420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/987.51 = 420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 987.51 × 420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 415,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,546.68/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.66

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