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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.01, 969.87 and 437.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.01, 969.87 and 437.27 is: 603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.01 : 969.87 = 437.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.01/969.87 = 437.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.01x = 969.87 × 437.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.01x = 424,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,091.85/703.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.25

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