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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.31, 985.46 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.31, 985.46 and 465.54 is: 642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.31 : 985.46 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.31/985.46 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.31x = 985.46 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.31x = 458,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,768.72/714.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.26

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