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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 973.80 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 973.80 and 443.76 is: 612.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 973.80 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/973.80 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 973.80 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 432,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,133.49/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.12

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