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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.70, 987.73 and 435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.70, 987.73 and 435.95 is: 601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.70 : 987.73 = 435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.70/987.73 = 435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.70x = 987.73 × 435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.70x = 430,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,595.95/715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.65

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