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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.84, 971.22 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.84, 971.22 and 409 is: 564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.84 : 971.22 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.84/971.22 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.84x = 971.22 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.84x = 397,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,228.98/703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.37

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