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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.92, 985.28 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.92, 985.28 and 452 is: 623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.92 : 985.28 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.92/985.28 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.92x = 985.28 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.92x = 445,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,346.56/713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.80

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