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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.16, 985.64 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.16, 985.64 and 434.40 is: 599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.16 : 985.64 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.16/985.64 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.16x = 985.64 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.16x = 428,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,162.02/714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.53

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