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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.26, 972.96 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.26, 972.96 and 443.18 is: 611.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.26 : 972.96 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.26/972.96 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.26x = 972.96 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.26x = 431,196.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,196.41/705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.40

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