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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 985.46 and 419.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 985.46 and 419.31 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 985.46 = 419.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/985.46 = 419.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 985.46 × 419.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 413,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,211.14/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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