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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.28, 985.50 and 481.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.28, 985.50 and 481.39 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.28 : 985.50 = 481.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.28/985.50 = 481.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.28x = 985.50 × 481.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.28x = 474,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,409.85/714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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