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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 970.46 and 404.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 970.46 and 404.41 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 970.46 = 404.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/970.46 = 404.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 970.46 × 404.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 392,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,463.73/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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