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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.59, 970.97 and 441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.59, 970.97 and 441.63 is: 609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.59 : 970.97 = 441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.59/970.97 = 441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.59x = 970.97 × 441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.59x = 428,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,807.27/703.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.46

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