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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.94, 974.64 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.94, 974.64 and 444.34 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.94 : 974.64 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.94/974.64 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.94x = 974.64 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.94x = 433,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,071.54/705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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