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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.36, 974.90 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.36, 974.90 and 444.52 is: 613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.36 : 974.90 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.36/974.90 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.36x = 974.90 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.36x = 433,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,362.55/706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.52

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