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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.50, 985.80 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.50, 985.80 and 466.04 is: 643.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.50 : 985.80 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.50/985.80 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.50x = 985.80 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.50x = 459,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,422.23/714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.00

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