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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.09, 985.05 and 434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.09, 985.05 and 434.43 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.09 : 985.05 = 434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.09/985.05 = 434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.09x = 985.05 × 434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.09x = 427,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,935.27/714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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