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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.56, 972.22 and 438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.56, 972.22 and 438.99 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.56 : 972.22 = 438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.56/972.22 = 438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.56x = 972.22 × 438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.56x = 426,794.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,794.86/704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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