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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.67, 986.25 and 449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.67, 986.25 and 449.26 is: 619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.67 : 986.25 = 449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.67/986.25 = 449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.67x = 986.25 × 449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.67x = 443,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,082.68/714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.98

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