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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.37, 970.64 and 408.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.37, 970.64 and 408.64 is: 563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.37 : 970.64 = 408.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.37/970.64 = 408.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.37x = 970.64 × 408.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.37x = 396,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,635.43/703.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.91

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