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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.34, 985.62 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.34, 985.62 and 434.50 is: 599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.34 : 985.62 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.34/985.62 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.34x = 985.62 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.34x = 428,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,251.89/714.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.51

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