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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.18, 970.50 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.18, 970.50 and 423.46 is: 584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.18 : 970.50 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.18/970.50 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.18x = 970.50 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.18x = 410,967.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,967.93/703.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.44

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