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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.31, 970.33 and 408.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.31, 970.33 and 408.47 is: 563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.31 : 970.33 = 408.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.31/970.33 = 408.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.31x = 970.33 × 408.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.31x = 396,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,350.70/703.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.55

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