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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 971.71 and 439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 971.71 and 439.03 is: 605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 971.71 = 439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/971.71 = 439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 971.71 × 439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 426,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,609.84/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.58

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