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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.79, 987.45 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.79, 987.45 and 417.04 is: 575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.79 : 987.45 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.79/987.45 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.79x = 987.45 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.79x = 411,806.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,806.15/715.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.32

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