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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 985.16 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 985.16 and 419.28 is: 578.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 985.16 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/985.16 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 985.16 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 413,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,057.88/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.51

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