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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.13, 970.09 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.13, 970.09 and 423.45 is: 584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.13 : 970.09 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.13/970.09 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.13x = 970.09 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.13x = 410,783.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,783.55/703.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.23

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