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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.44, 985.94 and 419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.44, 985.94 and 419.72 is: 579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.44 : 985.94 = 419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.44/985.94 = 419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.44x = 985.94 × 419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.44x = 413,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,816.64/714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.22

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