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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.25, 971.87 and 405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.25, 971.87 and 405.55 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.25 : 971.87 = 405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.25/971.87 = 405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.25x = 971.87 × 405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.25x = 394,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,141.88/704.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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