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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.83, 986.06 and 452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.83, 986.06 and 452.39 is: 624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.83 : 986.06 = 452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.83/986.06 = 452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.83x = 986.06 × 452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.83x = 446,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,079.88/714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.04

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