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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.94, 974.28 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.94, 974.28 and 444.30 is: 613.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.94 : 974.28 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.94/974.28 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.94x = 974.28 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.94x = 432,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,872.60/705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.19

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