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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.60, 970.94 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.60, 970.94 and 423.84 is: 584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.60 : 970.94 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.60/970.94 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.60x = 970.94 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.60x = 411,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,523.21/703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.88

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