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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.49, 970.79 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.49, 970.79 and 408.54 is: 563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.49 : 970.79 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.49/970.79 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.49x = 970.79 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.49x = 396,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,608.14/703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.78

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