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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.53, 970.91 and 408.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.53, 970.91 and 408.69 is: 564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.53 : 970.91 = 408.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.53/970.91 = 408.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.53x = 970.91 × 408.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.53x = 396,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,801.21/703.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.01

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