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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.08, 985.74 and 465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.08, 985.74 and 465.62 is: 642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.08 : 985.74 = 465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.08/985.74 = 465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.08x = 985.74 × 465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.08x = 458,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,973.58/714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.75

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