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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.45, 970.73 and 408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.45, 970.73 and 408.70 is: 563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.45 : 970.73 = 408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.45/970.73 = 408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.45x = 970.73 × 408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.45x = 396,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,734.89/703.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.98

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