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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.09, 971.60 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.09, 971.60 and 409.32 is: 564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.09 : 971.60 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.09/971.60 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.09x = 971.60 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.09x = 397,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,693.27/704.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.83

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