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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.35, 974.75 and 395.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.35, 974.75 and 395.85 is: 546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.35 : 974.75 = 395.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.35/974.75 = 395.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.35x = 974.75 × 395.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.35x = 385,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,854.79/706.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.27

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