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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.05, 971.61 and 442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.05, 971.61 and 442.07 is: 610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.05 : 971.61 = 442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.05/971.61 = 442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.05x = 971.61 × 442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.05x = 429,519.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,519.63/704.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.07

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