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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.49, 970.72 and 408.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.49, 970.72 and 408.71 is: 563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.49 : 970.72 = 408.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.49/970.72 = 408.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.49x = 970.72 × 408.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.49x = 396,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,744.38/703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.97

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