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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.48, 973.55 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.48, 973.55 and 394.98 is: 545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.48 : 973.55 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.48/973.55 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.48x = 973.55 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.48x = 384,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,530.80/705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.06

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