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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.48, 974.93 and 395.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.48, 974.93 and 395.98 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.48 : 974.93 = 395.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.48/974.93 = 395.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.48x = 974.93 × 395.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.48x = 386,052.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,052.78/706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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