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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.14, 971.80 and 409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.14, 971.80 and 409.34 is: 564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.14 : 971.80 = 409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.14/971.80 = 409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.14x = 971.80 × 409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.14x = 397,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,796.61/704.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.94

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