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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.65, 987.48 and 416.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.65, 987.48 and 416.95 is: 575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.65 : 987.48 = 416.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.65/987.48 = 416.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.65x = 987.48 × 416.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.65x = 411,724.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,724.29/715.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.32

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