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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.56, 972.38 and 409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.56, 972.38 and 409.83 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.56 : 972.38 = 409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.56/972.38 = 409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.56x = 972.38 × 409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.56x = 398,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,504.99/704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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