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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 970.46 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 970.46 and 423.46 is: 584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 970.46 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/970.46 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 970.46 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 410,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,954.06/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.32

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