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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.71, 971.06 and 441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.71, 971.06 and 441.27 is: 608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.71 : 971.06 = 441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.71/971.06 = 441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.71x = 971.06 × 441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.71x = 428,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,497.44/703.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.91

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