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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 985.30 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 985.30 and 452.12 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 985.30 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/985.30 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 985.30 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 445,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,467.78/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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