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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.17, 970.13 and 408.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.17, 970.13 and 408.53 is: 563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.17 : 970.13 = 408.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.17/970.13 = 408.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.17x = 970.13 × 408.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.17x = 396,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,330.66/703.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.63

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