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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 985.68 and 419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 985.68 and 419.56 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 985.68 = 419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/985.68 = 419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 985.68 × 419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 413,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,551.90/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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