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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.17, 970.35 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.17, 970.35 and 404.40 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.17 : 970.35 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.17/970.35 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.17x = 970.35 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.17x = 392,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,409.54/703.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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