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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.63, 972.45 and 442.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.63, 972.45 and 442.59 is: 610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.63 : 972.45 = 442.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.63/972.45 = 442.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.63x = 972.45 × 442.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.63x = 430,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,396.65/704.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.82

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