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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.38, 970.50 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.38, 970.50 and 404.64 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.38 : 970.50 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.38/970.50 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.38x = 970.50 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.38x = 392,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,703.12/703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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