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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.25, 985.65 and 419.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.25, 985.65 and 419.54 is: 578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.25 : 985.65 = 419.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.25/985.65 = 419.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.25x = 985.65 × 419.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.25x = 413,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,519.60/714.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.96

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