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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 972 and 442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 972 and 442.68 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 972 = 442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/972 = 442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 972 × 442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 430,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,284.96/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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