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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.01, 971.25 and 438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.01, 971.25 and 438.27 is: 604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.01 : 971.25 = 438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.01/971.25 = 438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.01x = 971.25 × 438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.01x = 425,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,669.74/704.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.64

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