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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.02, 970.09 and 408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.02, 970.09 and 408.23 is: 563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.02 : 970.09 = 408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.02/970.09 = 408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.02x = 970.09 × 408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.02x = 396,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,019.84/703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.31

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