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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.49, 970.45 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.49, 970.45 and 423.56 is: 584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.49 : 970.45 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.49/970.45 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.49x = 970.45 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.49x = 411,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,045.17/703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.30

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