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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.25, 985.11 and 434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.25, 985.11 and 434.38 is: 599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.25 : 985.11 = 434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.25/985.11 = 434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.25x = 985.11 × 434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.25x = 427,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,912.08/714.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.11

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