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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.62, 971.19 and 409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.62, 971.19 and 409.01 is: 564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.62 : 971.19 = 409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.62/971.19 = 409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.62x = 971.19 × 409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.62x = 397,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,221.57/703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.54

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