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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 972.62 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 972.62 and 442.76 is: 610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 972.62 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/972.62 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 972.62 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 430,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,630.15/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.89

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