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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 972.24 and 409.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 972.24 and 409.79 is: 565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 972.24 = 409.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/972.24 = 409.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 972.24 × 409.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 398,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,409.37/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.46

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