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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.43, 972.15 and 409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.43, 972.15 and 409.77 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.43 : 972.15 = 409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.43/972.15 = 409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.43x = 972.15 × 409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.43x = 398,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,357.91/704.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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