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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.48, 970.66 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.48, 970.66 and 408.60 is: 563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.48 : 970.66 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.48/970.66 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.48x = 970.66 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.48x = 396,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,608.23/703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.78

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