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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 971.91 and 442.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 971.91 and 442.23 is: 610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 971.91 = 442.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/971.91 = 442.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 971.91 × 442.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 429,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,807.76/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.33

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