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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.49, 972.16 and 409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.49, 972.16 and 409.75 is: 565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.49 : 972.16 = 409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.49/972.16 = 409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.49x = 972.16 × 409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.49x = 398,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,342.56/704.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.43

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