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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.01, 985.66 and 419.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.01, 985.66 and 419.30 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.01 : 985.66 = 419.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.01/985.66 = 419.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.01x = 985.66 × 419.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.01x = 413,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,282.32/714.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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