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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 974.02 and 440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 974.02 and 440.06 is: 607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 974.02 = 440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/974.02 = 440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 974.02 × 440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 428,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,627.24/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.53

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