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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.94, 971.36 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.94, 971.36 and 409.16 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.94 : 971.36 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.94/971.36 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.94x = 971.36 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.94x = 397,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,439.61/703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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