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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.13, 973.07 and 394.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.13, 973.07 and 394.63 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.13 : 973.07 = 394.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.13/973.07 = 394.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.13x = 973.07 × 394.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.13x = 384,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,002.61/705.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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