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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.99, 970.79 and 441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.99, 970.79 and 441.46 is: 609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.99 : 970.79 = 441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.99/970.79 = 441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.99x = 970.79 × 441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.99x = 428,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,563.96/702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.63

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