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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.80, 986.64 and 419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.80, 986.64 and 419.96 is: 579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.80 : 986.64 = 419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.80/986.64 = 419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.80x = 986.64 × 419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.80x = 414,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,349.33/714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.67

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