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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.76, 986.46 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.76, 986.46 and 404.32 is: 558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.76 : 986.46 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.76/986.46 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.76x = 986.46 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.76x = 398,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,845.51/714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.01

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