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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.67, 985.80 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.67, 985.80 and 452.84 is: 624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.67 : 985.80 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.67/985.80 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.67x = 985.80 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.67x = 446,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,406.44/714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.64

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