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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.15, 985.84 and 434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.15, 985.84 and 434.63 is: 599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.15 : 985.84 = 434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.15/985.84 = 434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.15x = 985.84 × 434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.15x = 428,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,477.02/714.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.98

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