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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.04, 985.04 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.04, 985.04 and 419.13 is: 578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.04 : 985.04 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.04/985.04 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.04x = 985.04 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.04x = 412,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,859.82/714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.20

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