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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 985.29 and 448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 985.29 and 448.91 is: 619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 985.29 = 448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/985.29 = 448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 985.29 × 448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 442,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,306.53/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.10

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