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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.47, 974.12 and 443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.47, 974.12 and 443.57 is: 612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.47 : 974.12 = 443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.47/974.12 = 443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.47x = 974.12 × 443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.47x = 432,083.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,083.32/705.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.48

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