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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.24, 973.26 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.24, 973.26 and 443.58 is: 612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.24 : 973.26 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.24/973.26 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.24x = 973.26 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.24x = 431,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,718.67/705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.16

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