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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.45, 986.07 and 419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.45, 986.07 and 419.70 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.45 : 986.07 = 419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.45/986.07 = 419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.45x = 986.07 × 419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.45x = 413,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,853.58/714.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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