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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 985.20 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 985.20 and 452.07 is: 623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 985.20 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/985.20 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 985.20 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 445,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,379.36/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.52

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