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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.45, 985.88 and 403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.45, 985.88 and 403.95 is: 557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.45 : 985.88 = 403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.45/985.88 = 403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.45x = 985.88 × 403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.45x = 398,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,244.21/714.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.41

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