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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.77, 970.97 and 408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.77, 970.97 and 408.80 is: 564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.77 : 970.97 = 408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.77/970.97 = 408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.77x = 970.97 × 408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.77x = 396,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,925.64/703.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.00

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