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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 970.08 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 970.08 and 408.20 is: 563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 970.08 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/970.08 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 970.08 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 395,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,986.66/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.22

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