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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 972.09 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 972.09 and 442.26 is: 610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 972.09 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/972.09 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 972.09 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 429,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,916.52/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.38

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