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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.03, 971.69 and 409.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.03, 971.69 and 409.37 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.03 : 971.69 = 409.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.03/971.69 = 409.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.03x = 971.69 × 409.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.03x = 397,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,773.83/704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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