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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.35, 985.16 and 448.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.35, 985.16 and 448.82 is: 618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.35 : 985.16 = 448.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.35/985.16 = 448.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.35x = 985.16 × 448.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.35x = 442,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,154.02/714.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.96

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