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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.11, 971.22 and 409.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.11, 971.22 and 409.27 is: 564.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.11 : 971.22 = 409.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.11/971.22 = 409.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.11x = 971.22 × 409.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.11x = 397,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,491.21/704.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.53

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