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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.34, 970.88 and 437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.34, 970.88 and 437.82 is: 604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.34 : 970.88 = 437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.34/970.88 = 437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.34x = 970.88 × 437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.34x = 425,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,068.49/703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.36

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