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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.20, 985.37 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.20, 985.37 and 419.27 is: 578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.20 : 985.37 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.20/985.37 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.20x = 985.37 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.20x = 413,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,129.06/714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.45

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