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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.38, 971.88 and 405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.38, 971.88 and 405.64 is: 559.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.38 : 971.88 = 405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.38/971.88 = 405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.38x = 971.88 × 405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.38x = 394,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,233.40/704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.69

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