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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.43, 975.03 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.43, 975.03 and 444.80 is: 613.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.43 : 975.03 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.43/975.03 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.43x = 975.03 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.43x = 433,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,693.34/706.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.92

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