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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 970.83 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 970.83 and 441.48 is: 608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 970.83 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/970.83 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 970.83 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 428,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,602.03/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.88

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