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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 985.55 and 452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 985.55 and 452.19 is: 624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 985.55 = 452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/985.55 = 452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 985.55 × 452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 445,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,653.59/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.14

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