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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 971.06 and 441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 971.06 and 441.81 is: 609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 971.06 = 441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/971.06 = 441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 971.06 × 441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 429,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,021.81/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.89

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