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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.66, 986.19 and 419.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.66, 986.19 and 419.91 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.66 : 986.19 = 419.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.66/986.19 = 419.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.66x = 986.19 × 419.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.66x = 414,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,105.77/714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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