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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.70, 973.73 and 402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.70, 973.73 and 402.84 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.70 : 973.73 = 402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.70/973.73 = 402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.70x = 973.73 × 402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.70x = 392,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,254.86/705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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