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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.88, 971.46 and 441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.88, 971.46 and 441.92 is: 609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.88 : 971.46 = 441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.88/971.46 = 441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.88x = 971.46 × 441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.88x = 429,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,307.60/703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.92

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