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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.83, 986.46 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.83, 986.46 and 404.33 is: 557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.83 : 986.46 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.83/986.46 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.83x = 986.46 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.83x = 398,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,855.37/714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.97

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