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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.52, 986.13 and 434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.52, 986.13 and 434.80 is: 600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.52 : 986.13 = 434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.52/986.13 = 434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.52x = 986.13 × 434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.52x = 428,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,769.32/714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.08

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