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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 986.31 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 986.31 and 448.92 is: 619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 986.31 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/986.31 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 986.31 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 442,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,774.29/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.82

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