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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.68, 972.66 and 442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.68, 972.66 and 442.60 is: 610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.68 : 972.66 = 442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.68/972.66 = 442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.68x = 972.66 × 442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.68x = 430,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,499.32/704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.91

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