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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 986.38 and 434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 986.38 and 434.87 is: 600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 986.38 = 434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/986.38 = 434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 986.38 × 434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 428,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,944.75/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.15

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