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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.84, 986.19 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.84, 986.19 and 434.97 is: 600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.84 : 986.19 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.84/986.19 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.84x = 986.19 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.84x = 428,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,963.06/714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.08

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