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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.76, 970.52 and 408.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.76, 970.52 and 408.92 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.76 : 970.52 = 408.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.76/970.52 = 408.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.76x = 970.52 × 408.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.76x = 396,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,858.14/703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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