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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.07, 971.73 and 409.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.07, 971.73 and 409.41 is: 565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.07 : 971.73 = 409.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.07/971.73 = 409.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.07x = 971.73 × 409.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.07x = 397,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,835.98/704.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.05

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