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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.77, 971.10 and 441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.77, 971.10 and 441.87 is: 609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.77 : 971.10 = 441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.77/971.10 = 441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.77x = 971.10 × 441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.77x = 429,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,099.96/703.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.72

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