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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.54, 972 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.54, 972 and 438.86 is: 605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.54 : 972 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.54/972 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.54x = 972 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.54x = 426,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,567.06/704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.46

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