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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.58, 973.97 and 443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.58, 973.97 and 443.54 is: 612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.58 : 973.97 = 443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.58/973.97 = 443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.58x = 973.97 × 443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.58x = 431,994.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,994.87/705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.26

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