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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 971.40 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 971.40 and 438.36 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 971.40 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/971.40 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 971.40 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 425,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,822.90/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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