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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.35, 970.68 and 408.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.35, 970.68 and 408.61 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.35 : 970.68 = 408.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.35/970.68 = 408.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.35x = 970.68 × 408.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.35x = 396,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,632.30/703.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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