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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.27, 973.17 and 443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.27, 973.17 and 443.37 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.27 : 973.17 = 443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.27/973.17 = 443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.27x = 973.17 × 443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.27x = 431,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,474.38/705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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