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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.40, 970.69 and 408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.40, 970.69 and 408.84 is: 564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.40 : 970.69 = 408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.40/970.69 = 408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.40x = 970.69 × 408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.40x = 396,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,856.90/703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.20

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