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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 971.38 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 971.38 and 409.42 is: 564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 971.38 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/971.38 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 971.38 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 397,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,702.40/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.76

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