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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.11, 985.70 and 415.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.11, 985.70 and 415.49 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.11 : 985.70 = 415.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.11/985.70 = 415.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.11x = 985.70 × 415.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.11x = 409,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,548.88/714.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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