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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.53, 985.98 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.53, 985.98 and 452.54 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.53 : 985.98 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.53/985.98 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.53x = 985.98 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.53x = 446,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,188.20/714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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