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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.59, 972.36 and 409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.59, 972.36 and 409.96 is: 565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.59 : 972.36 = 409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.59/972.36 = 409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.59x = 972.36 × 409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.59x = 398,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,628.71/704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.76

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