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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.57, 985.55 and 452.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.57, 985.55 and 452.67 is: 624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.57 : 985.55 = 452.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.57/985.55 = 452.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.57x = 985.55 × 452.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.57x = 446,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,126.66/714.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.33

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