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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.26, 985.96 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.26, 985.96 and 448.72 is: 619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.26 : 985.96 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.26/985.96 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.26x = 985.96 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.26x = 442,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,419.97/714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.41

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