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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.48, 973.76 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.48, 973.76 and 443.56 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.48 : 973.76 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.48/973.76 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.48x = 973.76 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.48x = 431,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,920.99/705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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