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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.55, 971.55 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.55, 971.55 and 442.56 is: 610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.55 : 971.55 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.55/971.55 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.55x = 971.55 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.55x = 429,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,969.17/704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.27

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