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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.26, 972.03 and 409.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.26, 972.03 and 409.57 is: 565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.26 : 972.03 = 409.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.26/972.03 = 409.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.26x = 972.03 × 409.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.26x = 398,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,113.43/704.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.29

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