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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.59, 985.99 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.59, 985.99 and 404.03 is: 557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.59 : 985.99 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.59/985.99 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.59x = 985.99 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.59x = 398,369.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,369.54/714.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.48

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