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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.98, 988.02 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.98, 988.02 and 417.27 is: 575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.98 : 988.02 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.98/988.02 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.98x = 988.02 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.98x = 412,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,276.38/715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.82

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