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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 986.08 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 986.08 and 404 is: 557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 986.08 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/986.08 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 986.08 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 398,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,376.32/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.58

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