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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 971.64 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 971.64 and 442.12 is: 610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 971.64 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/971.64 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 971.64 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 429,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,581.48/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.03

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