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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.98, 972.86 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.98, 972.86 and 394.48 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.98 : 972.86 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.98/972.86 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.98x = 972.86 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.98x = 383,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,773.81/704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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