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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.20, 970.49 and 408.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.20, 970.49 and 408.45 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.20 : 970.49 = 408.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.20/970.49 = 408.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.20x = 970.49 × 408.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.20x = 396,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,394.60/703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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