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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.14, 973.31 and 443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.14, 973.31 and 443.30 is: 611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.14 : 973.31 = 443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.14/973.31 = 443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.14x = 973.31 × 443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.14x = 431,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,468.54/705.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.89

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