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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.01, 985.40 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.01, 985.40 and 434.18 is: 599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.01 : 985.40 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.01/985.40 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.01x = 985.40 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.01x = 427,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,840.97/714.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.21

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