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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 985.76 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 985.76 and 465.50 is: 642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 985.76 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/985.76 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 985.76 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 458,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,864.02/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.64

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