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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.85, 974.19 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.85, 974.19 and 443.68 is: 612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.85 : 974.19 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.85/974.19 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.85x = 974.19 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.85x = 432,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,228.62/705.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.35

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