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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.79, 987.40 and 459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.79, 987.40 and 459.84 is: 634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.79 : 987.40 = 459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.79/987.40 = 459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.79x = 987.40 × 459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.79x = 454,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,043.86/715.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.33

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