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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.48, 974.16 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.48, 974.16 and 444.16 is: 612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.48 : 974.16 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.48/974.16 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.48x = 974.16 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.48x = 432,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,682.91/706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.45

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