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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 974.10 and 444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 974.10 and 444.45 is: 612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 974.10 = 444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/974.10 = 444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 974.10 × 444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 432,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,938.75/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.79

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