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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.63, 972.14 and 409.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.63, 972.14 and 409.79 is: 565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.63 : 972.14 = 409.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.63/972.14 = 409.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.63x = 972.14 × 409.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.63x = 398,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,366.34/704.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.36

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