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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.77, 973.86 and 443.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.77, 973.86 and 443.87 is: 612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.77 : 973.86 = 443.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.77/973.86 = 443.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.77x = 973.86 × 443.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.77x = 432,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,267.24/705.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.48

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