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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.66, 987.67 and 435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.66, 987.67 and 435.83 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.66 : 987.67 = 435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.66/987.67 = 435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.66x = 987.67 × 435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.66x = 430,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,451.28/715.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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