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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.59, 971.33 and 441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.59, 971.33 and 441.69 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.59 : 971.33 = 441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.59/971.33 = 441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.59x = 971.33 × 441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.59x = 429,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,024.54/703.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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