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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.68, 987.44 and 421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.68, 987.44 and 421.04 is: 580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.68 : 987.44 = 421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.68/987.44 = 421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.68x = 987.44 × 421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.68x = 415,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,751.74/715.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.92

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