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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.42, 970.55 and 441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.42, 970.55 and 441.25 is: 608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.42 : 970.55 = 441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.42/970.55 = 441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.42x = 970.55 × 441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.42x = 428,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,252.21/703.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.82

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