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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.06, 974.36 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.06, 974.36 and 444.08 is: 612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.06 : 974.36 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.06/974.36 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.06x = 974.36 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.06x = 432,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,693.79/706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.83

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