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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.36, 970.63 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.36, 970.63 and 408.63 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.36 : 970.63 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.36/970.63 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.36x = 970.63 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.36x = 396,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,626.49/703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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