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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 970.44 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 970.44 and 408.56 is: 563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 970.44 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/970.44 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 970.44 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 396,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,482.97/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.81

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