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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.61, 973.82 and 440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.61, 973.82 and 440.03 is: 607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.61 : 973.82 = 440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.61/973.82 = 440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.61x = 973.82 × 440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.61x = 428,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,513.55/705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.29

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