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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.95, 974.22 and 395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.95, 974.22 and 395.45 is: 545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.95 : 974.22 = 395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.95/974.22 = 395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.95x = 974.22 × 395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.95x = 385,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,255.30/705.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.73

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