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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 985.99 and 434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 985.99 and 434.67 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 985.99 = 434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/985.99 = 434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 985.99 × 434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 428,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,580.27/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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