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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 972.13 and 409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 972.13 and 409.83 is: 565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 972.13 = 409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/972.13 = 409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 972.13 × 409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 398,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,408.04/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.55

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