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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.96, 971.46 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.96, 971.46 and 393.48 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.96 : 971.46 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.96/971.46 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.96x = 971.46 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.96x = 382,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,250.08/703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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