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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 970.08 and 404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 970.08 and 404.23 is: 557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 970.08 = 404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/970.08 = 404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 970.08 × 404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 392,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,134.53/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.83

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