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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 972.96 and 443.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 972.96 and 443.19 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 972.96 = 443.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/972.96 = 443.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 972.96 × 443.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 431,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,206.14/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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