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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.89, 971.37 and 441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.89, 971.37 and 441.86 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.89 : 971.37 = 441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.89/971.37 = 441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.89x = 971.37 × 441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.89x = 429,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,204.69/703.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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