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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 972 and 409.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 972 and 409.59 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 972 = 409.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/972 = 409.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 972 × 409.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 398,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,121.48/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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