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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.74, 985.88 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.74, 985.88 and 434.70 is: 599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.74 : 985.88 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.74/985.88 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.74x = 985.88 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.74x = 428,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,563.12/714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.61

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