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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 971.94 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 971.94 and 405.60 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 971.94 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/971.94 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 971.94 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 394,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,218.86/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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