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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.55, 970.99 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.55, 970.99 and 441.52 is: 609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.55 : 970.99 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.55/970.99 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.55x = 970.99 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.55x = 428,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,707.97/703.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.35

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