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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.21, 971.64 and 409.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.21, 971.64 and 409.49 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.21 : 971.64 = 409.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.21/971.64 = 409.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.21x = 971.64 × 409.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.21x = 397,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,879.29/704.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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