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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.27, 985.71 and 419.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.27, 985.71 and 419.53 is: 578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.27 : 985.71 = 419.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.27/985.71 = 419.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.27x = 985.71 × 419.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.27x = 413,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,532.45/714.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.96

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