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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 972.18 and 442.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 972.18 and 442.67 is: 610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 972.18 = 442.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/972.18 = 442.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 972.18 × 442.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 430,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,350.06/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.57

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