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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.16, 970.29 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.16, 970.29 and 404.44 is: 558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.16 : 970.29 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.16/970.29 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.16x = 970.29 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.16x = 392,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,424.09/703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.09

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