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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.41, 970.97 and 514.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.41, 970.97 and 514.51 is: 710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.41 : 970.97 = 514.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.41/970.97 = 514.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.41x = 970.97 × 514.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.41x = 499,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,573.77/703.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.22

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