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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.25, 985.45 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.25, 985.45 and 399.48 is: 551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.25 : 985.45 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.25/985.45 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.25x = 985.45 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.25x = 393,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,669.16/714.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.16

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