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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.57, 970.95 and 408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.57, 970.95 and 408.82 is: 564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.57 : 970.95 = 408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.57/970.95 = 408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.57x = 970.95 × 408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.57x = 396,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,943.78/703.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.19

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