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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.37, 972.23 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.37, 972.23 and 409.76 is: 565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.37 : 972.23 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.37/972.23 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.37x = 972.23 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.37x = 398,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,374.05/704.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.57

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