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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 974.18 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 974.18 and 443.84 is: 612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 974.18 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/974.18 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 974.18 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 432,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,377.83/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.54

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