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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.56, 973.55 and 443.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.56, 973.55 and 443.39 is: 611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.56 : 973.55 = 443.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.56/973.55 = 443.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.56x = 973.55 × 443.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.56x = 431,658.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,658.58/705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.80

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