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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.07, 985.71 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.07, 985.71 and 434.40 is: 599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.07 : 985.71 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.07/985.71 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.07x = 985.71 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.07x = 428,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,190.36/714.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.65

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