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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.89, 971.55 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.89, 971.55 and 409.32 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.89 : 971.55 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.89/971.55 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.89x = 971.55 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.89x = 397,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,674.85/703.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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