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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.23, 970.14 and 408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.23, 970.14 and 408.34 is: 563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.23 : 970.14 = 408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.23/970.14 = 408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.23x = 970.14 × 408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.23x = 396,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,145.56/703.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.32

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