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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.05, 971.67 and 409.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.05, 971.67 and 409.33 is: 564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.05 : 971.67 = 409.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.05/971.67 = 409.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.05x = 971.67 × 409.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.05x = 397,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,733.68/704.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.92

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