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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.76, 971.16 and 408.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.76, 971.16 and 408.92 is: 564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.76 : 971.16 = 408.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.76/971.16 = 408.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.76x = 971.16 × 408.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.76x = 397,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,126.75/703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.29

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