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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.53, 970.85 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.53, 970.85 and 423.76 is: 584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.53 : 970.85 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.53/970.85 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.53x = 970.85 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.53x = 411,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,409.67/703.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.78

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