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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.49, 986.12 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.49, 986.12 and 419.94 is: 579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.49 : 986.12 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.49/986.12 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.49x = 986.12 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.49x = 414,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,111.23/714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.59

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