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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 985.30 and 415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 985.30 and 415.14 is: 572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 985.30 = 415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/985.30 = 415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 985.30 × 415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 409,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,037.44/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.86

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