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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.41, 986.07 and 434.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.41, 986.07 and 434.82 is: 600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.41 : 986.07 = 434.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.41/986.07 = 434.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.41x = 986.07 × 434.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.41x = 428,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,762.96/714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.16

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