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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.12, 970.20 and 441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.12, 970.20 and 441.04 is: 608.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.12 : 970.20 = 441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.12/970.20 = 441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.12x = 970.20 × 441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.12x = 427,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,897.01/703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.57

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