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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.69, 970.85 and 408.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.69, 970.85 and 408.85 is: 564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.69 : 970.85 = 408.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.69/970.85 = 408.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.69x = 970.85 × 408.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.69x = 396,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,930.62/703.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.07

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