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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.94, 974.29 and 444.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.94, 974.29 and 444.31 is: 613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.94 : 974.29 = 444.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.94/974.29 = 444.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.94x = 974.29 × 444.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.94x = 432,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,886.79/705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.21

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