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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 970.46 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 970.46 and 408.54 is: 563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 970.46 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/970.46 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 970.46 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 396,471.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,471.73/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.91

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