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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.09, 985.13 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.09, 985.13 and 451.94 is: 623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.09 : 985.13 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.09/985.13 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.09x = 985.13 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.09x = 445,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,214.93/714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.48

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