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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 970.77 and 408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 970.77 and 408.66 is: 563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 970.77 = 408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/970.77 = 408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 970.77 × 408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 396,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,714.87/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.96

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