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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 985.44 and 419.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 985.44 and 419.37 is: 578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 985.44 = 419.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/985.44 = 419.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 985.44 × 419.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 413,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,263.97/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.76

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