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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 969.98 and 408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 969.98 and 408.27 is: 563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 969.98 = 408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/969.98 = 408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 969.98 × 408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 396,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,015.33/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.15

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