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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.98, 974.24 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.98, 974.24 and 395.48 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.98 : 974.24 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.98/974.24 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.98x = 974.24 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.98x = 385,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,292.44/705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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