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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.18, 970.08 and 437.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.18, 970.08 and 437.57 is: 603.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.18 : 970.08 = 437.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.18/970.08 = 437.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.18x = 970.08 × 437.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.18x = 424,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,475.05/703.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.65

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