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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.67, 971.07 and 409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.67, 971.07 and 409.01 is: 564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.67 : 971.07 = 409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.67/971.07 = 409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.67x = 971.07 × 409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.67x = 397,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,177.34/703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.44

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