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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 971.90 and 409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 971.90 and 409.46 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 971.90 = 409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/971.90 = 409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 971.90 × 409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 397,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,954.17/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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