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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.44, 973.05 and 484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.44, 973.05 and 484.52 is: 668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.44 : 973.05 = 484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.44/973.05 = 484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.44x = 973.05 × 484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.44x = 471,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,457.32/705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.32

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