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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 971.10 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 971.10 and 441.48 is: 609.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 971.10 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/971.10 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 971.10 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 428,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,721.23/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.36

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