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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.02, 971.46 and 409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.02, 971.46 and 409.18 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.02 : 971.46 = 409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.02/971.46 = 409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.02x = 971.46 × 409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.02x = 397,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,502.00/704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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