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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.29, 985.80 and 419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.29, 985.80 and 419.66 is: 579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.29 : 985.80 = 419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.29/985.80 = 419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.29x = 985.80 × 419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.29x = 413,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,700.83/714.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.18

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