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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.42, 972.10 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.42, 972.10 and 409.86 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.42 : 972.10 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.42/972.10 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.42x = 972.10 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.42x = 398,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,424.91/704.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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