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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 986.04 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 986.04 and 452.25 is: 624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 986.04 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/986.04 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 986.04 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 445,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,936.59/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.19

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