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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.27, 985.26 and 452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.27, 985.26 and 452.28 is: 623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.27 : 985.26 = 452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.27/985.26 = 452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.27x = 985.26 × 452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.27x = 445,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,613.39/714.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.87

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