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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.68, 986.30 and 434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.68, 986.30 and 434.87 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.68 : 986.30 = 434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.68/986.30 = 434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.68x = 986.30 × 434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.68x = 428,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,910.11/714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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