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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 971.76 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 971.76 and 409.50 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 971.76 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/971.76 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 971.76 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 397,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,935.72/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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