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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 971.60 and 442.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 971.60 and 442.13 is: 609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 971.60 = 442.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/971.60 = 442.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 971.60 × 442.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 429,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,566.44/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.92

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