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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.75, 972.62 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.75, 972.62 and 394.31 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.75 : 972.62 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.75/972.62 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.75x = 972.62 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.75x = 383,513.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,513.79/704.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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