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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 970.27 and 423.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 970.27 and 423.29 is: 584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 970.27 = 423.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/970.27 = 423.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 970.27 × 423.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 410,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,706.96/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.17

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