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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.54, 985.92 and 434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.54, 985.92 and 434.54 is: 599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.54 : 985.92 = 434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.54/985.92 = 434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.54x = 985.92 × 434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.54x = 428,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,421.68/714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.58

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