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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.01, 970.12 and 404.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.01, 970.12 and 404.05 is: 557.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.01 : 970.12 = 404.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.01/970.12 = 404.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.01x = 970.12 × 404.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.01x = 391,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,976.99/703.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.57

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