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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.96, 972.60 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.96, 972.60 and 443.12 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.96 : 972.60 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.96/972.60 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.96x = 972.60 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.96x = 430,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,978.51/704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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