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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.46, 974.49 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.46, 974.49 and 444.26 is: 612.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.46 : 974.49 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.46/974.49 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.46x = 974.49 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.46x = 432,926.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,926.93/706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.81

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