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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.65, 985.95 and 434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.65, 985.95 and 434.68 is: 599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.65 : 985.95 = 434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.65/985.95 = 434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.65x = 985.95 × 434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.65x = 428,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,570.28/714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.70

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