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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.60, 973.98 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.60, 973.98 and 439.92 is: 607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.60 : 973.98 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.60/973.98 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.60x = 973.98 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.60x = 428,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,473.28/705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.25

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