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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.95, 972.71 and 442.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.95, 972.71 and 442.78 is: 610.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.95 : 972.71 = 442.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.95/972.71 = 442.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.95x = 972.71 × 442.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.95x = 430,695.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,695.21/704.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.96

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