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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.83, 986.56 and 435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.83, 986.56 and 435.09 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.83 : 986.56 = 435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.83/986.56 = 435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.83x = 986.56 × 435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.83x = 429,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,242.68/714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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