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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 972.17 and 409.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 972.17 and 409.91 is: 565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 972.17 = 409.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/972.17 = 409.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 972.17 × 409.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 398,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,502.20/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.67

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