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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 972.02 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 972.02 and 442.22 is: 610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 972.02 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/972.02 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 972.02 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 429,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,846.68/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.39

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