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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 972 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 972 and 442.18 is: 610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 972 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/972 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 972 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 429,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,798.96/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.37

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