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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.08, 985.47 and 493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.08, 985.47 and 493.13 is: 680.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.08 : 985.47 = 493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.08/985.47 = 493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.08x = 985.47 × 493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.08x = 485,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,964.82/714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.55

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