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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.38, 973.49 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.38, 973.49 and 443.34 is: 611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.38 : 973.49 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.38/973.49 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.38x = 973.49 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.38x = 431,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,584.84/705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.85

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