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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.46, 985.96 and 434.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.46, 985.96 and 434.62 is: 599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.46 : 985.96 = 434.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.46/985.96 = 434.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.46x = 985.96 × 434.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.46x = 428,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,517.94/714.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.78

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