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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.55, 972.40 and 409.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.55, 972.40 and 409.99 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.55 : 972.40 = 409.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.55/972.40 = 409.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.55x = 972.40 × 409.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.55x = 398,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,674.28/704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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