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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.14, 985.65 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.14, 985.65 and 452.18 is: 624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.14 : 985.65 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.14/985.65 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.14x = 985.65 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.14x = 445,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,691.22/714.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.10

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