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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.43, 985.80 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.43, 985.80 and 452.80 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.43 : 985.80 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.43/985.80 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.43x = 985.80 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.43x = 446,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,370.24/714.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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