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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.46, 970.73 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.46, 970.73 and 441.62 is: 609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.46 : 970.73 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.46/970.73 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.46x = 970.73 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.46x = 428,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,693.78/703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.41

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