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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 973.62 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 973.62 and 443.40 is: 611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 973.62 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/973.62 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 973.62 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 431,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,703.11/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.62

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