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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 985.35 and 415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 985.35 and 415.29 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 985.35 = 415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/985.35 = 415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 985.35 × 415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 409,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,206.00/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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