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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.21, 970.62 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.21, 970.62 and 408.42 is: 563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.21 : 970.62 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.21/970.62 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.21x = 970.62 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.21x = 396,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,420.62/703.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.73

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