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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 975.30 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 975.30 and 396.28 is: 546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 975.30 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/975.30 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 975.30 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 386,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,491.88/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.88

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