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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.20, 973.16 and 443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.20, 973.16 and 443.66 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.20 : 973.16 = 443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.20/973.16 = 443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.20x = 973.16 × 443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.20x = 431,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,745.08/705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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