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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.28, 971.76 and 409.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.28, 971.76 and 409.53 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.28 : 971.76 = 409.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.28/971.76 = 409.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.28x = 971.76 × 409.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.28x = 397,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,964.87/704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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