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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.35, 972.12 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.35, 972.12 and 409.69 is: 565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.35 : 972.12 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.35/972.12 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.35x = 972.12 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.35x = 398,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,267.84/704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.44

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