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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 985.64 and 419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 985.64 and 419.44 is: 578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 985.64 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/985.64 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 985.64 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 413,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,416.84/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.72

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