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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.46, 970.34 and 438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.46, 970.34 and 438.05 is: 604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.46 : 970.34 = 438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.46/970.34 = 438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.46x = 970.34 × 438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.46x = 425,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,050.40/703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.23

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