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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 970.56 and 408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 970.56 and 408.28 is: 563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 970.56 = 408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/970.56 = 408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 970.56 × 408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 396,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,260.24/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.62

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