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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.14, 970.39 and 408.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.14, 970.39 and 408.39 is: 563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.14 : 970.39 = 408.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.14/970.39 = 408.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.14x = 970.39 × 408.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.14x = 396,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,296.55/703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.61

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