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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.37, 972.01 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.37, 972.01 and 409.64 is: 565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.37 : 972.01 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.37/972.01 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.37x = 972.01 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.37x = 398,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,174.18/704.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.29

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