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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.70, 985.24 and 465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.70, 985.24 and 465.93 is: 642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.70 : 985.24 = 465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.70/985.24 = 465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.70x = 985.24 × 465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.70x = 459,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,052.87/714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.30

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