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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.23, 970.56 and 408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.23, 970.56 and 408.66 is: 564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.23 : 970.56 = 408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.23/970.56 = 408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.23x = 970.56 × 408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.23x = 396,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,629.05/703.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.01

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