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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 972.27 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 972.27 and 435.60 is: 600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 972.27 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/972.27 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 972.27 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 423,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,520.81/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.84

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