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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 972.63 and 442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 972.63 and 442.95 is: 611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 972.63 = 442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/972.63 = 442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 972.63 × 442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 430,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,826.46/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.10

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