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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.53, 968.49 and 604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.53, 968.49 and 604.71 is: 832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.53 : 968.49 = 604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.53/968.49 = 604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.53x = 968.49 × 604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.53x = 585,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,655.59/703.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.45

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