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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.43, 972.17 and 409.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.43, 972.17 and 409.71 is: 565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.43 : 972.17 = 409.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.43/972.17 = 409.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.43x = 972.17 × 409.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.43x = 398,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,310.90/704.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.44

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