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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.42, 970.48 and 408.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.42, 970.48 and 408.79 is: 563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.42 : 970.48 = 408.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.42/970.48 = 408.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.42x = 970.48 × 408.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.42x = 396,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,722.52/703.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.99

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