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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.55, 972.29 and 409.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.55, 972.29 and 409.91 is: 565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.55 : 972.29 = 409.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.55/972.29 = 409.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.55x = 972.29 × 409.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.55x = 398,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,544.48/704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.67

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