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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 970.01 and 423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 970.01 and 423.43 is: 584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 970.01 = 423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/970.01 = 423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 970.01 × 423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 410,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,728.38/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.18

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