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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.38, 973.42 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.38, 973.42 and 443.88 is: 612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.38 : 973.42 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.38/973.42 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.38x = 973.42 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.38x = 432,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,080.56/705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.55

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