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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.12, 971.60 and 409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.12, 971.60 and 409.48 is: 565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.12 : 971.60 = 409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.12/971.60 = 409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.12x = 971.60 × 409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.12x = 397,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,850.77/704.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.03

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