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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.46, 973.11 and 443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.46, 973.11 and 443.26 is: 611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.46 : 973.11 = 443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.46/973.11 = 443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.46x = 973.11 × 443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.46x = 431,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,340.74/705.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.43

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