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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.54, 971.22 and 441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.54, 971.22 and 441.73 is: 609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.54 : 971.22 = 441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.54/971.22 = 441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.54x = 971.22 × 441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.54x = 429,017.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,017.01/703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.80

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