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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.24, 970.07 and 423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.24, 970.07 and 423.35 is: 583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.24 : 970.07 = 423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.24/970.07 = 423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.24x = 970.07 × 423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.24x = 410,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,679.13/703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.98

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