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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.62, 986.27 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.62, 986.27 and 419.88 is: 579.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.62 : 986.27 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.62/986.27 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.62x = 986.27 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.62x = 414,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,112.95/714.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.49

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