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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.49, 971.89 and 442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.49, 971.89 and 442.45 is: 610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.49 : 971.89 = 442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.49/971.89 = 442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.49x = 971.89 × 442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.49x = 430,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,012.73/704.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.39

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