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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 971.86 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 971.86 and 409.68 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 971.86 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/971.86 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 971.86 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 398,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,151.60/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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