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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.17, 985.70 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.17, 985.70 and 452 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.17 : 985.70 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.17/985.70 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.17x = 985.70 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.17x = 445,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,536.40/714.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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