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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 970.92 and 423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 970.92 and 423.77 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 970.92 = 423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/970.92 = 423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 970.92 × 423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 411,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,441.91/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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