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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.03, 971.80 and 442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.03, 971.80 and 442.19 is: 610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.03 : 971.80 = 442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.03/971.80 = 442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.03x = 971.80 × 442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.03x = 429,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,721.57/704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.38

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