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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 970.26 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 970.26 and 423.36 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 970.26 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/970.26 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 970.26 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 410,769.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,769.27/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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