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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.99, 986.94 and 435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.99, 986.94 and 435.45 is: 601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.99 : 986.94 = 435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.99/986.94 = 435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.99x = 986.94 × 435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.99x = 429,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,763.02/714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.08

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