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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.98, 971.67 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.98, 971.67 and 409.44 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.98 : 971.67 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.98/971.67 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.98x = 971.67 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.98x = 397,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,840.56/703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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