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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.41, 974.66 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.41, 974.66 and 440.44 is: 607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.41 : 974.66 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.41/974.66 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.41x = 974.66 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.41x = 429,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,274.38/706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.68

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