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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.81, 971.19 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.81, 971.19 and 438.63 is: 605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.81 : 971.19 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.81/971.19 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.81x = 971.19 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.81x = 425,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,994.89/703.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.27

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