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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 985.07 and 434.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 985.07 and 434.07 is: 598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 985.07 = 434.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/985.07 = 434.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 985.07 × 434.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 427,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,589.33/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.85

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