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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.51, 986.03 and 434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.51, 986.03 and 434.72 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.51 : 986.03 = 434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.51/986.03 = 434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.51x = 986.03 × 434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.51x = 428,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,639.86/714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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