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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.34, 974.85 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.34, 974.85 and 444.26 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.34 : 974.85 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.34/974.85 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.34x = 974.85 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.34x = 433,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,086.86/706.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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