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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.05, 970.05 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.05, 970.05 and 408.14 is: 563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.05 : 970.05 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.05/970.05 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.05x = 970.05 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.05x = 395,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,914.17/703.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.14

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