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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.47, 985.98 and 419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.47, 985.98 and 419.73 is: 579.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.47 : 985.98 = 419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.47/985.98 = 419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.47x = 985.98 × 419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.47x = 413,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,845.39/714.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.24

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