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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 972.82 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 972.82 and 443.12 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 972.82 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/972.82 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 972.82 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 431,076.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,076.00/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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