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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.76, 972.54 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.76, 972.54 and 443.04 is: 611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.76 : 972.54 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.76/972.54 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.76x = 972.54 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.76x = 430,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,874.12/704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.38

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