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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.60, 974.34 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.60, 974.34 and 444.08 is: 613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.60 : 974.34 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.60/974.34 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.60x = 974.34 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.60x = 432,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,684.91/705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.22

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