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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.34, 970.60 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.34, 970.60 and 404.60 is: 558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.34 : 970.60 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.34/970.60 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.34x = 970.60 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.34x = 392,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,707.69/703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.35

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