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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.40, 986.10 and 452.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.40, 986.10 and 452.77 is: 624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.40 : 986.10 = 452.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.40/986.10 = 452.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.40x = 986.10 × 452.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.40x = 446,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,476.50/714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.97

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