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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.94, 985.23 and 419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.94, 985.23 and 419.42 is: 578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.94 : 985.23 = 419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.94/985.23 = 419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.94x = 985.23 × 419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.94x = 413,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,225.17/713.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.80

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