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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.99, 974.26 and 395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.99, 974.26 and 395.49 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.99 : 974.26 = 395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.99/974.26 = 395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.99x = 974.26 × 395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.99x = 385,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,303.24/705.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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