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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.45, 985.79 and 434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.45, 985.79 and 434.84 is: 599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.45 : 985.79 = 434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.45/985.79 = 434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.45x = 985.79 × 434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.45x = 428,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,653.82/714.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.98

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