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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.62, 970.95 and 408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.62, 970.95 and 408.84 is: 564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.62 : 970.95 = 408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.62/970.95 = 408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.62x = 970.95 × 408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.62x = 396,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,963.20/703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.17

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