What value of $x$ makes this equation true?
\[
\frac{4}{7}=-\frac{8}{x}
\]
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\(\boxed{x = -14}\)
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Step 1 ：Cross-multiply the equation: \(4x = -8 \times 7\)
Step 2 ：Simplify the equation: \(4x = -56\)
Step 3 ：Solve for x: \(x = \frac{-56}{4}\)
Step 4 ：\(\boxed{x = -14}\)
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