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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.12, 985.30 and 434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.12, 985.30 and 434.30 is: 599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.12 : 985.30 = 434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.12/985.30 = 434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.12x = 985.30 × 434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.12x = 427,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,909.78/714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.22

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