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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.64, 970.62 and 506.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.64, 970.62 and 506.90 is: 699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.64 : 970.62 = 506.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.64/970.62 = 506.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.64x = 970.62 × 506.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.64x = 492,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,007.28/703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.23

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