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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 970.09 and 423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 970.09 and 423.25 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 970.09 = 423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/970.09 = 423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 970.09 × 423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 410,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,590.59/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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