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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.64, 972.44 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.64, 972.44 and 394.16 is: 543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.64 : 972.44 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.64/972.44 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.64x = 972.44 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.64x = 383,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,296.95/704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.96

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