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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 971.01 and 423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 971.01 and 423.69 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 971.01 = 423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/971.01 = 423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 971.01 × 423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 411,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,400.25/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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