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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.01, 985.61 and 434.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.01, 985.61 and 434.29 is: 599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.01 : 985.61 = 434.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.01/985.61 = 434.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.01x = 985.61 × 434.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.01x = 428,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,040.57/714.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.49

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