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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.48, 973.28 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.48, 973.28 and 443.04 is: 611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.48 : 973.28 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.48/973.28 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.48x = 973.28 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.48x = 431,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,201.97/705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.22

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