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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.38, 974.80 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.38, 974.80 and 395.88 is: 546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.38 : 974.80 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.38/974.80 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.38x = 974.80 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.38x = 385,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,903.82/706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.31

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