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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.07, 971.52 and 438.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.07, 971.52 and 438.55 is: 605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.07 : 971.52 = 438.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.07/971.52 = 438.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.07x = 971.52 × 438.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.07x = 426,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,060.10/704.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.14

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