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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.90, 985.84 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.90, 985.84 and 452 is: 624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.90 : 985.84 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.90/985.84 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.90x = 985.84 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.90x = 445,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,599.68/713.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.18

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