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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.38, 970.65 and 408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.38, 970.65 and 408.75 is: 564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.38 : 970.65 = 408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.38/970.65 = 408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.38x = 970.65 × 408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.38x = 396,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,753.19/703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.07

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