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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.06, 971.94 and 409.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.06, 971.94 and 409.28 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.06 : 971.94 = 409.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.06/971.94 = 409.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.06x = 971.94 × 409.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.06x = 397,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,795.60/704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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