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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.80, 986.28 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.80, 986.28 and 435.12 is: 600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.80 : 986.28 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.80/986.28 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.80x = 986.28 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.80x = 429,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,150.15/714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.38

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