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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 971.44 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 971.44 and 409.20 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 971.44 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/971.44 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 971.44 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 397,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,513.25/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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