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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.14, 971.93 and 442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.14, 971.93 and 442.30 is: 610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.14 : 971.93 = 442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.14/971.93 = 442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.14x = 971.93 × 442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.14x = 429,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,884.64/704.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.51

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