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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.21, 985.55 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.21, 985.55 and 452.22 is: 624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.21 : 985.55 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.21/985.55 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.21x = 985.55 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.21x = 445,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,683.16/714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.02

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