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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 985.94 and 465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 985.94 and 465.77 is: 642.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 985.94 = 465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/985.94 = 465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 985.94 × 465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 459,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,218.94/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.95

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