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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.24, 970.52 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.24, 970.52 and 408.60 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.24 : 970.52 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.24/970.52 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.24x = 970.52 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.24x = 396,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,554.47/703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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