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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 969.96 and 423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 969.96 and 423.19 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 969.96 = 423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/969.96 = 423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 969.96 × 423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 410,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,477.37/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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