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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 986.16 and 434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 986.16 and 434.87 is: 600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 986.16 = 434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/986.16 = 434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 986.16 × 434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 428,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,846.47/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.16

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