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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.23, 970.52 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.23, 970.52 and 423.47 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.23 : 970.52 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.23/970.52 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.23x = 970.52 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.23x = 410,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,984.74/703.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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