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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.41, 971.09 and 423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.41, 971.09 and 423.71 is: 584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.41 : 971.09 = 423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.41/971.09 = 423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.41x = 971.09 × 423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.41x = 411,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,462.97/703.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.95

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