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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.15, 970.38 and 408.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.15, 970.38 and 408.45 is: 563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.15 : 970.38 = 408.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.15/970.38 = 408.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.15x = 970.38 × 408.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.15x = 396,351.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,351.71/703.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.68

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