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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 972.70 and 439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 972.70 and 439.45 is: 606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 972.70 = 439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/972.70 = 439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 972.70 × 439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 427,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,454.38/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.30

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