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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.48, 970.86 and 441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.48, 970.86 and 441.76 is: 609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.48 : 970.86 = 441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.48/970.86 = 441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.48x = 970.86 × 441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.48x = 428,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,887.11/703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.66

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