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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.41, 985.94 and 434.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.41, 985.94 and 434.57 is: 599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.41 : 985.94 = 434.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.41/985.94 = 434.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.41x = 985.94 × 434.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.41x = 428,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,452.84/714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.73

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