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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.87, 974.02 and 436.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.87, 974.02 and 436.65 is: 602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.87 : 974.02 = 436.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.87/974.02 = 436.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.87x = 974.02 × 436.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.87x = 425,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,304.74/705.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.53

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