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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.69, 985.77 and 478.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.69, 985.77 and 478.53 is: 660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.69 : 985.77 = 478.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.69/985.77 = 478.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.69x = 985.77 × 478.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.69x = 471,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,720.52/714.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.04

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