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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.18, 971.77 and 409.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.18, 971.77 and 409.47 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.18 : 971.77 = 409.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.18/971.77 = 409.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.18x = 971.77 × 409.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.18x = 397,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,909.64/704.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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