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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 974.53 and 395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 974.53 and 395.70 is: 546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 974.53 = 395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/974.53 = 395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 974.53 × 395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 385,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,621.52/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.05

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