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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.33, 985.77 and 419.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.33, 985.77 and 419.77 is: 579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.33 : 985.77 = 419.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.33/985.77 = 419.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.33x = 985.77 × 419.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.33x = 413,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,795.78/714.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.28

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