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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.28, 985.45 and 434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.28, 985.45 and 434.63 is: 599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.28 : 985.45 = 434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.28/985.45 = 434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.28x = 985.45 × 434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.28x = 428,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,306.13/714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.63

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