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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.04, 985.16 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.04, 985.16 and 434.12 is: 598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.04 : 985.16 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.04/985.16 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.04x = 985.16 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.04x = 427,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,673.82/714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.95

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