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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.51, 972.30 and 405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.51, 972.30 and 405.80 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.51 : 972.30 = 405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.51/972.30 = 405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.51x = 972.30 × 405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.51x = 394,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,559.34/704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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