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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.66, 971.31 and 441.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.66, 971.31 and 441.67 is: 609.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.66 : 971.31 = 441.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.66/971.31 = 441.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.66x = 971.31 × 441.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.66x = 428,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,998.49/703.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.67

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