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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 985.28 and 465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 985.28 and 465.48 is: 641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 985.28 = 465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/985.28 = 465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 985.28 × 465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 458,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,625.81/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.83

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