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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.73, 972.36 and 442.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.73, 972.36 and 442.71 is: 610.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.73 : 972.36 = 442.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.73/972.36 = 442.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.73x = 972.36 × 442.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.73x = 430,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,473.50/704.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.83

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