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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 985.38 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 985.38 and 452.22 is: 624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 985.38 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/985.38 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 985.38 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 445,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,608.54/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.10

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