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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 972 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 972 and 409.52 is: 565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 972 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/972 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 972 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 398,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,053.44/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.26

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