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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.14, 970.01 and 423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.14, 970.01 and 423.21 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.14 : 970.01 = 423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.14/970.01 = 423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.14x = 970.01 × 423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.14x = 410,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,517.93/703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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