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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 969.66 and 441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 969.66 and 441.21 is: 608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 969.66 = 441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/969.66 = 441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 969.66 × 441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 427,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,823.69/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.71

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