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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.25, 985.50 and 452.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.25, 985.50 and 452.11 is: 623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.25 : 985.50 = 452.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.25/985.50 = 452.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.25x = 985.50 × 452.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.25x = 445,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,553.79/714.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.81

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