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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.06, 971.48 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.06, 971.48 and 409.32 is: 564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.06 : 971.48 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.06/971.48 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.06x = 971.48 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.06x = 397,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,639.29/704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.78

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