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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.35, 985.77 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.35, 985.77 and 411.48 is: 567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.35 : 985.77 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.35/985.77 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.35x = 985.77 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.35x = 405,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,624.64/714.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.82

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