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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.26, 971.85 and 409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.26, 971.85 and 409.54 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.26 : 971.85 = 409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.26/971.85 = 409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.26x = 971.85 × 409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.26x = 398,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,011.45/704.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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