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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.15, 970.35 and 408.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.15, 970.35 and 408.59 is: 563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.15 : 970.35 = 408.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.15/970.35 = 408.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.15x = 970.35 × 408.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.15x = 396,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,475.31/703.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.86

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