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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.44, 973.01 and 439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.44, 973.01 and 439.66 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.44 : 973.01 = 439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.44/973.01 = 439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.44x = 973.01 × 439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.44x = 427,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,795.89/705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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