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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.91, 972.77 and 443.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.91, 972.77 and 443.01 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.91 : 972.77 = 443.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.91/972.77 = 443.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.91x = 972.77 × 443.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.91x = 430,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,944.62/704.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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