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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 985.36 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 985.36 and 481.68 is: 664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 985.36 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/985.36 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 985.36 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 474,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,628.20/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.75

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