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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 986.38 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 986.38 and 452.52 is: 624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 986.38 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/986.38 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 986.38 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 446,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,355.55/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.31

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