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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.35, 970.65 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.35, 970.65 and 423.54 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.35 : 970.65 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.35/970.65 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.35x = 970.65 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.35x = 411,109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,109.10/703.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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