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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.95, 986.19 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.95, 986.19 and 453.12 is: 625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.95 : 986.19 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.95/986.19 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.95x = 986.19 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.95x = 446,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,859.56/714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.02

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